Brain Health

 

Brain Tip of the Week

Choose lean pork loin crusted in peanuts and broccoli to tune up your brain cells and synapses. Read all brain health tips.

Your Brain Plan

Bone Up on Brain Health

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Books to Keep You Brainy

AARP's puzzle books will boggle your mind.

Work Your Memory

Get Away and Get Along

Want to keep your memory strong? Go on vacation and strengthen your relationships. Find out more tips in this video.

Learn How Memory Works

And find out how you can improve yours in this guide.

Boost Your Brain

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50 Ways to Work Your Noggin

By Heather Boerner

Want to keep your brain in top shape? You can help keep it limber through what you do every day. Try these 50 brain pleasers. 

 

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From the Online Community

Group: Staying Sharp

Group: Staying Sharp

Chat about and learn the latest on staying brain healthy.
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Group: Health Nuts

Group: Health Nuts

Share strategies for outsmarting the midday yawns.
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Feed Your Brain

Love Your Brain

See Your Friends; Save Your Brain

By Michelle Diament

Did you know that socializing is good for your noggin? New research suggests that people with active social lives have a reduced risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's. 

 

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Work Your Body

Yoga Stretches Your Mind, Improves Your Body

By Candy Sagon - 9/25/2009

Yoga doesn't just work the muscles; it nourishes your brain cells and helps them work better. Find out how to flex your mental muscle.

 

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AARP Health Benefits

AARP Health Insurance Benefit

Affordable Healthcare? Consider it Done

Insurance & Plans: From Major Medical to Medicare Supplement, find the right health insurance plan for you.

Discounts & Savings: Pharmacy, Vision & and even Fitness discounts provide everyday savings for you.

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AARP is calling on its members to Create the Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved.

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Find out what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

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Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!

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Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.

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Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!

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Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.

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Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!

Health-Myth Buster

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Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?

Fat 2 Fit

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Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.

Create The Good

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Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.

South Carolina News

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Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.

Go Fish

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Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.